Smoking before and after tummy tuck?

Question

I'm getting a tummy tuck May 8th, 2017 but I just stopped smoking marijuana just 2 weeks ago, i am going to have complications with my surgery? when can i start back after the surgery?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should wait 1-2 months because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. Generally speaking I recommend to my patients who smokes to stop it at least 1 month before the procedure and to continue without smoking for at least two months after the procedure. Kind regards

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

You should check with your surgeon about this as each surgeon has their own guidelines. For my patients, I want them to stop smoking of any kind at a minimum of 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after, as it can greatly interfere with healing. Good luck!

Richard Hainer, MD · Answer

I instruct my patients not to smoke for at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery and at least 4 -6 weeks after surgery. Smoking creates unnecessary complications in terms of wound healing. Because this is elective surgery there's no reason to perform these types of procedures on active smokers.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and for reaching out for appropriate advice.  Though the timing of smoking cessation before and after any procedure varies by surgeon, it is important that you stop smoking of all kinds as it can impair blood flow and limit oxygen carrying capacity to healing tissues.  In my practice I ask patients to stop for at least 4 weeks before and after surgery.  Hope this helps.

David R. Alfonso, MD, FACS · Answer

It is always best to stop smoking both cigarettes and anything else atleast 3 weeks before any surgery to help minimize your risks. This also includes e-cigs with nicotine vapor and any other nicotine products

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi jAll surgery carries risks, and TT is a large operation.  You are wise to have stopped smoking marijuana.  I would advise that you abstain until you are cleared by your doctor.  Although smoking of anything could potentially increase risks from this surgery, you should be OK.  Again, be sure to let your doctor know.Sek

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I prefer that patients stop 2-4 weeks before surgery and stay off until the wounds have healed adequately. Best to review with your doctor.

Leon Goldstein, MD · Answer

I recommend stopping all smoking for 4 weeks before surgery and at least 2,weeks after. Nicotine is a very powerful vessel constrictor limiting blood flow to the skin where it is needed most.

Gary R. Jacobs, MD · Answer

All types of smoking, including marijuana and vapor products are pulmonary and lung irritants that significantly affect your anesthetic risks.  Many types of smoke affect surgical risks also.  You have stopped early enough for you May surgery.
No physician is going to tell you it is ever OK to resume smoking until you appear to be completely healed.  As for marijuana that depends upon which state you live in.

Smoking before and after tummy tuck?

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